A 'Goldilocks' Effect for Online Teens? Moderate Social Media Users Fare Better Than Abstainers or Heavy Users
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Feb 9, 2026, 11:44 am126 ptsA giant new study of social media use by fourth through twelfth graders found that moderate use of online platforms was "associated with the best well-being outcomes"—better than those seen with kids who abstained entirely. "Social media's association with adolescent well-being is complex and…
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